New Morality Interview with Ferdinand By Sean WWTO

New Morality @ Light The Fuse 2008


http://www.myspace.com/newmoralityhc http://www.thenewmorality.net

First off i would like to thank Ferdinand and all of New Morality for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named New Morality and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

We like to thank SFA for our bandname. No meaning

What are your views on fighting at shows?

We don't encourage fighting, but hardcore is still violent music and shit happens in the heat of the moment. I'd rather stand and fight than run and hide.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

We started playing in 2004 with the intention to do something like No Warning mixed with Breakdown, which you can hear on the No Future demo. On our new LP you can hear more influences, like Crown of Thornz and some rock. Main ingredient is still NYHC.

are any members in side projects other than New Morality?

New Morality is just a part of what we are doing. Be on the lookout for The Hiv demo. It's basically Thomas and me teaming up with some other guys to make faster trashy stuff. Old school stuff. There's the other hardcore project of our guitar player Mike and me and him doing some experimental stuff in our living room, Pure despair I would call the sound. We like to keep things obscure so no name here, go search Myspace. Plus three of us are working a new band with Gijs from State of Mind called 'Blunted on Reality', expect some tripping stuff.

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet about getting hit at a HXC show or just bitching about a band because they tried to speak there minds during a set?

That's the downside of internet. We don't like it.

how long has the band been together?

Since late 2004 I guess. That's Thomas, Jonne and me. Mike came in later to do the solos, and this year our bass player Noot got replaced by our RMS brother Joel

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

No Future demo, Light The Fuse 2006 comp, New Morality/The Awake split EP, the Trapped MCD and November 4th our debut full length LP "Fear of Nothing" will be released on Reflections Records. We are actually in the studio right now. Nico is doing the sound and at the time of writing Mike is recording his guitar tracks.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

The 3 B's. Beer, Blaze and Bitches

is there a large and thriving scene in the Arnhem area as well as throughout The Netherlands?

Well, we have the new kids from Blaze Motel, they have a demo out, shows at The Stage that our singer is booking and of course Strike First. They will be releasing a new record real soon, be sure to check it out.

how long has the band been signed with Reflections Records and how have they treated you so far?

Don't know the exact date, but we got nothing but love and respect for them. Serious, we are very happy with Reflections doing our record it couldn't get any better for us.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

This is not the original lineup. We have had a lot of different bass players. Noot, has been playing most of our shows. Currently the band is Thomas on guitar, Mike on second guitar, Joel on bass, Jonne on vocals and I play the drums.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Martijn NTB, for everything they did for New Morality and RJ Strike First for being our first bass player and drugs supplier.

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010?

Yeah we'd love to go there of course and we got enough ideas but we'll just see what the future brings.. I guess we'll end up there eventually.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

An insane clown entering your head and smashing your dreams.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

Shattered, Black Sabbath, Orange 9mm and E-Town Concrete.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

I went to the East Side Hardcore Assaults in Elbekurkie (a local venue in my area), met some people there and went more and more to shows. I got asked to play drums in this band and did it. I'm still here, so it worked.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

I forget. Shit for brains man. I suppose the best is still to come.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

I seriously have no idea. Guess we will be releasing or 4th full length by then, playing shows in Japan. That at least is my big dream, haha.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Arnhem area as well as throughout The Netherlands that we should be on the lookout for?

The Hiv. Giving positive youth a new meaning. Be on the lookout for a demo and live shows.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

Being close-minded enough to believe that you are better than someone not like you.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

shop.reflectionsrecords.com

What is your most memorable show and why?

The Hague with Kickback, our singer was so fucked up that night haha, ask him for stories.. He'll deny we ever played that show.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

Zaragoza, Spain. Making babies and fighting scum in the street. Love it!

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

Strike First, State of Mind and Ozzy. Psyched on the upcoming tour with Deal With It! Check that band out.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

If you got anything better to do, DO IT. If not keep playing and don't give a fuck about anything.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

Get signed up to the Reflections newsletter.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

I don't want to know, not much probably.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

Not much, if so i probably forget it anyway. Serious why feel embarrassed about a thing, I know I give my best every show and so do the others, so if anything would go wrong, it would just be too bad.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

I think it was our first show when our singer broke his foot, from kicking the monitor. Beside that only a few stitches. Nothing too serious.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

I don' t know, I love hardcore and don't care too much for other peoples opinion on it. All I know from shows in Holland is a total lack of aggression. Not much violence here.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

Yeah we are on tour in September with Deal With It. I'm really looking forward to that one. Check our Myspace for exact dates and venues.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

November, we play our release show at The Stage in Arnhem NL, together with Bates Motel, Dirty Money and The Setup. Everybody should come and help us to destroy that place.

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CONTACT/INFO
www.thenewmorality.net
www.myspace.com/newmoralityhc

LABEL/PRESS
www.reflectionsrecords.com

Stay Cold Interview with Ace Interview by Sean WWTO

http://www.myspace.com/staycoldlv

First off i would like to thank Ace and Stay Cold for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

how did the band come to be named Stay Cold?

Well one of my favorite bands is COLD AS LIFE and its kinda just a spin off of that cause i always thought they had some of the best lyrics.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

COLD AS LIFE, Death Threat, Knuckle Dust, North Side Kings, Madball ect... there are just way to many.

are any members in side projects other than SC?

Yea we all are in other side projects together, Dirty Ways and were also starting another side project called Block Work

how long has the band been together?

a little over 2 years there has been some of the same members but i started it back in Ohio about 3 years ago.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

Right now we just have our 6 song demo out. More material will be out later this year and early 2009

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

Honestly its what ever im feelin at the moment. some songs are about doin the best you can do and never selling yourself short. And some are about how shitty life can be, and how I feel like I might snap and end up in prison haha. Some are half and half cause it took me a month to write the lyrics and the first time I sat down to write them I was in a bad mood and when I sat down again I probably just smoked a blunt so I was doin pretty good.

is there a large and thriving scene in the las vegas area please tell us about it?

Im not gonna sit here and tell you our scene is the best like I hear from every band out there. It has its highs and lows just like everywhere else. I think there are a good core group of kids that always come out and always support. And the few that do everything they can to help the scene. But of course there is a huge turn out when some gay ass scene bands roll through. What ever they in turn help hardcore bands get some exposure haha.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

The current line up is me(Ace) on vocals, Auskin on bass, G on drums and Brody on guitar. We have had 2 other drummers and i cant remember how many other guitar players.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Bruce Springstien, cause hes the BOSS

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

If I could describe our sound in one sentence then we dont have much substance to us and we might as well quit right now haha.

for someone who has never seen SC before what can they expect to see especially if seeing a show in las vegas?

Hopefully a good time, and if your lucky we wont be drunk.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in a band?

i was exposed through punk, i was like 14 or so a skater and just kinda fell into it. but not too long after hearing hardcore some guys started a band and said they needed a guitar player and i had already been playing so someone taught me how to play by ear and i havent looked at a music note since and havent played anything but hardcore.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

Touring full time.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the las vegas area that we should be on the lookout for?

Suffer the Loss

how can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merch?

through our myspace theres a button for paypal www.myspace.com/staycoldlv

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?


its always way more than just the music, its about life. i dont really know how else to put that haha

what is your most memorable show and why?

the ones we werent drinking at haha.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to find out about upcoming shows and other band related information?

who knows anymore isnt myspace the only site people go on anymore?

who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

we havent done a tour yet.

what advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that might be having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

if your thinking about it just go ahead and quit, you wont be around much longer if your already having doubts.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Oh GOD probably not broke as fuck HAHA! But also id probably be some worthless drone with a bunch of douche bag friends.

what is the most embarassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

playing like shit probably

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it gives hardcore scenes and shows a bad reputation?

probably because there are more fights at hardcore shows than anywhere else. its not all the time. but what do people expect? you put a bunch of young males in a room whom most are pigheaded (like myself) and dont like to take shit from anyone and some random comes and does something stupid. Violence and hardcore just happens people say they arent associated but I wouldnt have liked hardcore or gotten into it at all if there wasnt a sense of violence and chaos. poeple need to grow some and stop crying. when there are 20 kids doing spin kicks someones gonna get hit and someone who cant take it is gonna start some shit and then...

do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

sept 15th with Death Before Dishonor Blood Stands Still and Trapped Under Ice

is there anything else that you would like to add that i might have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

If we come to your town buy us beer and weed.

Streetwise interview with Jai and all of Streetwise Interview By Sean WWTO

http://www.myspace.com/streetwisehardcore streetwisehc@gmail.com
xfeelthedarknessx@gmail.com

First off i want to thank Jai and all of Streetwise for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Streetwise

Well, the band was originally known as Lucky Strike (like the cigarettes) and then later on as Gunpoint when it first started 4 years back, but after the original bassist, Orly, left the band, I (Jai) joined to fill the low-end, and after a few jam sessions, we decided to start anew, of sorts. New year. New name. New music. We had made a small list of possible names, and we all agreed on Streetwise.

what are your views on fighting at shows

Everything has a time and place. Albeit, the majority of fights that happen are over nonsense and have no place in hardcore, there are times when a fight is welcomed as a viable solution to an occurring problem. There will be times that people will come in with the sole purpose of picking fights and causing problems, and they are to be dealt with dually.

how can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise and music

We currently have DIY demo tapes available for mail order. They can visit our MySpace profile at http://www.myspace.com/streetwisehardcore , or they can e-mail us at streetwisehc@gmail.com, and we'll make arrangements.

who are some of the bands main musical influences

Jai - Madball, Biohazard, Agnostic Front, Crown of Thornz, D.R.I., Skarhead, Sheer Terror, Cro-Mags, District 9, Integrity, and Satan.

Vic - First Blood, Terror, Slayer, Death Threat, old Sworn Enemy, Donnybrook, Hatebreed, Sudden Death, Sublime and a lot of sex.

JJ - Hatebreed, E-Town Concrete, Shattered Realm, Blood for Blood, Nas, Psycho Realm, Biggie Smalls, and Sublime.

Bob - Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Joe Pass, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Fats Navarro, Gravediggaz, Wu-Tang, Andres Segovia, Vicente Fernandez, Los Tigres del Norte, Beto Quintanilla, Southside SKANKTONES

are any members in side projects other than Streetwise

Currently, Bob is the only one involved in other projects. He plays in a ska-punk jam band called the Southside Skanktones, and he also has a solo project of his own compositions that takes influence from a wide range of things.

http://www.myspace.com/southsideskanktones
http://www.myspace.com/bobhazemusic

how long has the band been together

About 4 years, but only about 8 months with the current line-up.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released

We've only recorded the 4 song demo we currently have out, and we're working on new material for a second demo/ep to be out soon.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material

life. struggle. social issues.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Laredo area as well as throughout Texas

The Laredo scene, as with any hardcore scene, has had its ups and downs. From the loss of venues, to the loss of bands, Laredo has had its share of bumps along the road, but we've managed to maintain a certain level of heart at our shows. We've thrived as a strictly DIY hardcore scene, always willing to help smaller bands on tour with shows, and the kids are always happy to go off and support the bands by picking up a cd or a shirt. Even opening up their doors to give the bands places to sleep if need be. We have had our share of bigger bands roll through, but we strive to keep up the DIY ethic that hardcore punk has always had roots in.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup

Not much has changed, but the original line-up was:
JJ on vocals
Bob on drums
Vic on guitar
Orly on bass

...but as Orly left to study in another city, I (Jai) was asked to join to take over bass duties.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why

Freddy Madball, Jamey Jasta, or Ezec.
hah.

Probably Boogie Capone (Underboss/Full Contact) or Southside Arturo (Five Families) because ever since any of us started going to shows back when they took us in and treated us like one of the homeboys. We grew up going off for Underboss, Full Contact and Five Families. Bob even played drums in Underboss for a short time.

George Hood (Flawless Victory) would also be one of our first choices. We got mad love for Flawless.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before

I was up in Austin, TX back in April for TXHC: The Way It Is Fest and was using this particular line to sell our demos amongst the show-goers:

"We sound like Madball but more Mexican."
haha

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in a band

Well I got into hardcore through punk rock. A lot of my older sister's friends were into all that, and they would give me mixtapes of some old school jams. Back then, I thought bands like Agnostic Front and Bad Brains were just punk bands. It wasn't until I found myself at local shows and talking to other kids that I found what hardcore was, and I found more hardcore bands that I liked more than a lot of the punk stuff I was listening to. I was still a punk rocker, and eventually cropped and became a skinhead, but I slowly became more and more involved in hardcore.

I've always wanted to be in a band, but, for whatever reason, people never took me serious when I brought up starting a band. I played in a punk band for a short while, but that didn't last, and I just concentrated on booking shows and whatnot for awhile until these dudes asked me to join Gunpoint/Streetwise.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now

No clue. Hopefully still going, but I, unfortunately, will not be a part of it. I'm gonna be moving to Austin, TX around January, and so I've told the dudes to do what they do with the band whenever I leave.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

Hardcore is the absolute essence of an angry youth. People express that differently, but it's all the same. Chugs and breakdowns or raging fast riffs and blast beats, it's still hardcore.

These mosh metal bands that play a 3 minute long breakdown are weak, but if that gets one kid to look beyond that breakdown and look into real hardcore, I'm cool with it.

What is your most memorable show and why

Probably playing with Hoods and Grave Maker here in Laredo. Aside from a buncha bullshit that went down for the show to even happen that I won't go into detail about, kids were goin off the whole show, and by the end of the night, everything was cool and everyone was just hanging out. The Grave Maker dudes rule. Bailey and crew know how to have a good time.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information

http://www.laredohardcore.net

the actual site is down now, but it redirects to the forum which I help moderate. We keep it posted with all shows going on, amongst other things.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Laredo area as well as throughout Texas that we should be on the lookout for

I know you already know Flawless Victory and Full Contact, but those dudes rule. They rep Laredo hard all over this nation of our's.

Aside from them:

The Red Alert - http://www.myspace.com/theredalerthates

Tony Montana's Last Stand - http://www.myspace.com/txgxc

Determined to Defeat - http://www.myspace.com/dtdhc

Power Trip - http://www.myspace.com/powertriphc

False Reason - http://www.myspace.com/falsereason

Chop Block - http://www.myspace.com/chopblockhc

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy sharing shows with

Chop Block are our homeboys. Dudes rage hard and always show mad love. Flawless Victory is always fun to play shows with, too. Anyone who is down to rage and play some hard jams, we'll share the stage with.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene

I don't know, to be honest. I can't see myself in any other situation but the one I'm in. Hardcore plays a major role in my life, and if I didn't have hardcore, I don't really want to know where I would be…

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation

Well hardcore is definitely a violent subculture. As I said before, hardcore is just an outlet for an angry youth. If you aggravate someone who is already angry about everything else, you can expect a reaction. That just happens to be a violent reaction in most cases.

People just like to concentrate on the bad things and talk down on it.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about

We have a couple of shows coming up in September with some awesome bands. Folsom, Lose None, Horizons, Ill Intent, Tiefighter, Grave Maker, ABHF, amongst others.

Also, we're planning on a week long tour through either Mexico, Northern Mex/South Texas, or just a week in Texas. We'll announce that soon enough, so keep an eye out for that.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about.

Support Hardcore to the fullest. It's all that a lot of us have. It's the only thing that has kept us sane in these insane days. Even when we're down and out, hardcore is there for us.

Never forget that.

Thank you Sean and WWTO for allowing us this opportunity to reach out and get our name out there. Much love.

Wreckonize interview with Fede interview By Sean WWTO

WRECKONIZE-wreckonize @c.s. mezzacanaja Senigallia Ancona from federico giungi on Vimeo.


WRECKONIZE-here to fight @c.s. mezzacanaja Senigallia-Ancona from federico giungi on Vimeo.





http://www.myspace.com/wreckonizehc http://www.marchehc.org/

First off i would like to thank Fede and all of Wreckonize for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Wreckonize?

we were looking for a massif, stylish name.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

we think that everyone that comes to a show only to begin a fight is a shit. during the show should be no quarrels and everything should be solved outside the room. it's necessary to identify the real enemy

what is your favorite song to cover during a show?

Warzone-in the mirror. we think it's one of the best songs in nyhc especially for its meaning.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

generally the best american hc from the end of 80's on, then MADBALL,AGNOSTIC FRONT,BREAKDOWN,CROWN OF THORNZ,SLAPSHOT,SICK OF IT ALL,WARZONE

are any members in side projects other than Wreckonize?

not longer

how long has the band been together?

almost 2 years

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

a downloadable demo from myspace (myspace.com/wreckonizehc), a track in the compilation BULLETS FROM THE STREETS(hateunit-records), and in little time will be out the new cd.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

everyday life inside and outside the scene.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Ancona area as well as throughout Italy?

ancona has a punk/hc background active from 1980, we're all friends and we try to continue our work

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

now we changed a guitar, we started with two guitars, but because of one's problems we had to continue with only one guitar. it worked and still works.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

the wreckonize's sound is like a punch in your ear.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

everything

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

in the band we have different ages,everyone had a different approach with the hc, but we learnt from who came before us.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

we want to hold the same energy to become more popular in the italian/european/mondial scene

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Ancona area as well as throughout Italy that we should be on the lookout for?

there is a punk/oi group named Totalrevenge, and is almost out a mixtape hip-hop of two groups friends of us, Rasklatt5 and Neurogarage; they are very very good!

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

we are loyal with the original punk/hardcore idea. the main question is to remain near the reality,with the feet on the ground without mental trips or like toughguys. hardcore is resist and continue, always.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

from myspace, or from FEDEHC@HOTMAIL.IT.

What is your most memorable show and why?

it was the first, because people who heard and saw our group for the first time became impressed, and they proved it in front of the stage!
p.s. there are videos on youtube

what is your favorite city and coutnry to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

we don't have one yet, we don't have enough experience to say this

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy sharing shows with?

a few of italian ones. more with american and european ones

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

we think that if members don't get on well is better to give up,and then, it's better to begin new projects.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

we are fine in ancona for that reason.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

who thinks like this of hc like any other genre, is a closed mind dick and we don't even listen to those people.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

of course, the 1st and 2nd of november we play in rome in the first TRAPPED IN SOCIETY FESTIVAL.


Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

firstly we thank the webzine and the attention that gave us,secondly we thank who believes in us, all the friends. check our myspace because in little time will be out the new cd and the merchandising.

KDC interview with Casper and all of KDC Interview by Sean WWTO

http://www.myspace.com/kdcprhc

First off i want to thank Casper and all of KDC for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named KDC and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this also what does KDC stand for?

Our original name, which was in spanish, was extremely long, so the kids started abbreviating it. KDC caught on way faster than our original name so we just stuck with it. It doesn’t really stand for anything.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

As far as influences go, I can only speak for myself. Anything that’s energetic, fast and catchy is what I tend to like. Bands like Reach the Sky and Bane are some of my favorites.

are any members in side projects other than KDC?

Yes. Our drummer Victor also plays in For the Wounded and Hanamachi. I play bass in Bust a Move. The other members have no side projects.

i see that you have some upcoming shows with both Blood in Blood out and also First Blood and LOS are you excited to be able to share the stage with First Blood?

Hell yeah!! When we started the band I remember that we where really stoked off First Blood’s material. We can’t wait to see them here on the island! And ever since we heard Blood in Blood out, we haven’t stopped listening to them. We haven’t heard much material form Line of Scrimmage, but the guys from Know the Score told us they where really good.

how long has the band been together?

For about four years.

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

None. We’re about to release our full length CD some time during September or October.

for someone who has never visited Puerto Rico and is planning on spending a week there what sights and cities would you recommend for them to visit?

Most of the bands that come to PR like to go to “El Yunque”, which is a rain forest. But if it was up to me I’d take them to the beaches on the southwest side of the island.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

It depends on what bands are influencing us at the moment. Most of the bands we were into began when we were straight edge. And even though we’ve never been a straight edge band, our first songs were extremely positive. Most of the material we’ve written lately tends to be more narrative. Most of the stuff that’s been happening to us lately has been worth writing about.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Del Café area as well as throughout Puerto Rico?

We’re actually from Yauco. We call it Del Café because most of the coffee produced in Puerto Rico is from Yauco. It’s a boring city on the southwestern side of the island that doesn’t offer much recreation when you’re a teenager. There are no hardcore bands that have come out of that place. But there are really good hardcore bands throughout the rest of the island. Every time bands come from the states and see that the island is legit they end up including Puerto Rico on their tour calendars.

how did the band come to be signed with Southground Records and how have they treated you so far?

Christian Olmeda, the founder, is a good friend of Victor and was looking to record a band a bit different from his other bands. He wanted hardcore and we wanted a recording so we both saw it as a benefit. All in all, it’s been great being able to record for the first time. We didn’t think it would be such long and tedious process.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

No it’s not the original lineup. Right now we have five members: Juanki, David, Dalbert, Victor and me (Casper).

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

I’d definitely invite Aaron Bedard, from Bane, to do vocals. His voice is one of a kind. Any voice that’s unique and memorable is a voice that I’m into.

does the band have any plans to tour the USA in either 2009 or 2010?

We’ve had plans to tour the USA since forever. We just haven’t had the opportunity. I wish we had more contacts. You can only play the island for so long before you start seeing the same faces. Hopefully in 2009 we’ll be able to hit the states.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?

If you mix bands like Champion and Set it Straight with Puerto Rican hardcore/punk bands you’ll have an idea of what KDC sounds like.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

When Juanki is in the car we have to put up with all types of music. He always brings along these crazy mixes that include: Justin Timberlake, The Spice Girls, Ray Charles, etc.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say I want to be in a band?

I started going to shows when I was about 16 or 17. My sister’s boyfriend played in a local punk band. Every time I saw any hardcore band go on I was overwhelmed by the energy and how the kids would respond to these bands. From then on I knew that I would eventually form a hardcore band.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

One time this truck pulled up next to us and it was carrying a bunch rotten meat. It had a cow head hanging out. It was disgusting!

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

Still together, playing the music that we live for. One of our main priorities right now is to play outside of Puerto Rico. We want as much exposition as we can get. All the guys in KDC have great work ethic. Their all young kids that share the same passion.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Del Café area as well as throughout Puerto Rico that we should be on the look out for?

As I mentioned earlier, there aren’t any other hardcore bands from Yauco. But I’ll mention some of the bands I most like on the island: Bust a Move, With Open Force, Clear Convictions, Una Banda Mas and Tropiezo. That’s just off the top of my head.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

Hardcore has nothing to do with how many breakdowns are in a song. To me anything that has to do with playing loud, hard and getting your message across is hardcore.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

Hit us up on MySpace and we’ll do our best to send you anything you’d like. http://www.myspace.com/kdcprhc

What is your most memorable show and why?

One of the most memorable shows we’ve ever played was in this town called San Sebastian. It’s on the west side of the island. Some kids decided to do a show outside of this big coliseum. When you mix awesome bands, free food, and skateboarding all together it makes for a memorable night. I’ll never forget that show.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

Back then we really liked playing on the west side of the island; but hardcore is slowing dying out on that side. That’s why we haven’t been doing shows over there. Right now we love to play anywhere in the metropolitan area. It’s were the best shows are going down.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

I personally like sharing the same venue with Una Banda Mas and With Open Force. And out of all the non local bands we’ve played with, Everything Falls Apart and Graf Orlock have been the funnest.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

It’s not easy to grow up in a scene where you usually put in more than what you get back. In the long run you’ll notice that most of the bands that played the venues with your band are gone. And that’s when you’ll know who’s really in it for the long haul. Just keep at it and don’t give in.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

In some boring workspace, wanting to shoot myself.

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

I remember a show where I yanked too hard on the microphone and all of the P.A. system collapsed. The show was stopped and the sound guy was really pissed.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

We played a show called “The Last Hardcore Show of the Year” back in 2006 in a place called Blue Moon. The staged was really fucked up and a rusty nail was pointing out. When I jumped the nail went right through my right leg and tore it open. I couldn’t feel anything. All I can remember is seeing a big hole in my leg and white tissue hanging out. It was sick!

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

There’s no doubt that hardcore is violent; but most kids go to shows just to have a good time. Only a few go to pick fights. And it’s because of those few morons that people have a misconception of what hardcore is. Its human nature to overlook the good and notice the bad. I don’t blame them.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

Yup! On September 27, 2008 we’ll be playing with 2 great bands from Buffalo, New York. They’re called Face the Panic and Able Danger. Be sure to give them a listen through MySpace. And of course, First Blood and Line of Scrimmage on November 2, 2008.

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

If you’re looking to book a hardcore/punk from Puerto Rico then we might be your answer.

Contact us at: www.myspace.com/kdcprhc


i want to thank all of KDC for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

Thank you guys at Worldwidetakeoverzine for interviewing us. Not many people take notice of hardcore bands from Puerto Rico. You guys are awesome.

Thanks again

-casper

Ligeia interview with Keith ligeia Interview By Sean WWTO

LIGEIA SHOWS UP FOR THE PARTY!


First off i would like to thank Keith and Ligeia for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named Ligeia and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

We got it from an Edgar Allan Poe short story called 'Ligeia' go figured, but we also heard its a porno from the 80's and female fronted black metal band from sweden.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

Guns'n'roses, slipknot, JT

are any members in side projects other than Ligeia?

Naw, we haven't really gone platinum with ligeia yet so we've been just sticking to our day jobs for now

what was it like being able to do your recent tour with I Wrestled a bear once and how did that tour go?

It was awesome! Let me tell you it was such a nice change touring with a different sounding group. We have been touring with metalcore, hardcore and mosh bands for years now, so it was a nice change to hear breakdown after breakdown everynight.

what was it like being able to play the New England Metal and Hardcore Fest and how did the crowds react when you played your set?

Yes! It was incredible! Granted its the best metal festival in the US and we are from new england, so it was fucking packed and the crowd responded awesome.

how long has the band been together?

Well myself, ryan and phil started the band in late 2003, early 2004. So
4 years

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

We did a couple 8 tracks and 7-inches instead of release cds because we figured people could play them in there cars...Well we recorded a 3 song demo after being
a band for only a month in 2004 then in 2005 we began writing and recording our debut album 'your ghost if a gift'

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

It all depends honestly, the first record was definately a punching bag for me so I was venting about a lot of shit that was going wrong in my life at the time. With bad news, I wrote more of an overview of what my life has become post-crisis, post teenager angst, which I feel more people can relate too. Bad News is about hard times and the good times and overall it's a more accurate portrayal of my life.

how did the band come to getting signed with Ferret Records and how have they treated you so far?

Well when we first started recording 'your ghost is a gift' prostetic records was going to release the album, but ferret heard some demos off the album from ken susi and basically we ended up going with ferret because we felt it was a better label for us stylistically.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

Yea we have the orignal line up now, it's ryan, phil and I, we started the band in 2003 with the addition of brandon whipple on bass.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Honestly I really want female vocals in a couple songs on our next album but off the top of my head, I think itd be amazing to have Lajon from sevendust or aaron lewis from staind. They both have amazing vocals and it'd be rad to encorporate them into our songs.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

Big tits, B-dass, Intense, catchy, somewhat fun

who are some of the up and coming bands that you would recommend for the zine to check out ?

For heavy stuff check our out boys in Recon, they are good friends of ours, and they are extremely heavy.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

Wellll....we aint got no cd player, we got dem ipods, but to answer the question, I can't really answer the question becuase we listen to sooooo much different music, each one of us have different tastes and favorites but sadly enough lately we've been playing out new avenged sevenfold, lil weeezy, and the new hopesfall.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

As far as the scene is concerned my first hardcore show was seeing 'peacemeal' in my hometown of palmer, ma. Peacemeal featured the singer from the hope conspiracy which made a huge impact on me as a frontman and lyricist.

Besides that when I was in 2nd grade I saw the video for paradise city from guns and roses on mtv (back when they played videos) and I was hooked, been a huge gnr fan ever since, but I used to sing and play guitar in grunge bands when i was a kid and I also became a huge deftones fan as i got a little older so I decided to focus on just singing like chino.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

Jeeeez soo much shit honestly but off the top of my head this one time after heading to our friends house in montreal after a night downtown at several bars in montreal, we saw this dude ass naked passed out facedown in the middle of a sidewalk...it was prety funny

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you

Honestly I'd say bands without breakdowns are the real hardcore bands nowadays.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

It sucks, but its life, fights happen, you gotta get over it. I hate drama in general, so I think its faggotry when kids fight at shows just to get attention or becuase they're bored.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

Myspace.com/ligeia
We need you support! Please pick up our new album 'BAD NEWS'

What is your most memorable show and why?

Most memorable? Hmmm not really sure, but I love to play our home are in massachusetts

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

Favorite spots are all of new england, ny, nashville, west lake, ca

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet?

Its funny, I mean it sucks becuase people end up taking them seriously but I love lambgoat, I check it everyday, I think its hilarious. But yea people get bent out of shape becuase of comments kids leave about bands and such, overall I think people overreact to kids talking shit, theyre just havin fun in between halo sessions.

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

Well we recently toured with on broken wings and recon and we got along with those guys very well.. Just worked out everyday and i got to drink whiskey and hang out at the merch table.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

Honestly if you are thinking about giving up, then give it the fuck up, obviously you aren't committed to what you believe.

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

Myspace.com/ligeia
Sorry no where else is as informative and available

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Filling in potholes for the dpw still or sitting in a cubicle like the guy in office space, hating my life

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

Ummm...nothing really...we aim not to suck

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

Hmmm I dislocated my shoulder stage diving one time, but pulled off the
entire set in pain

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

Well they associate violence with shows becuase violence happens at shows, maybe not a majority of them, but a few incidents can ruin the reputation for the rest.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

More so tours, weare hitting the road from october 1st to the
middle of november, so please check out our dates at myspace.com/ligeia

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

Please pick up our new album 'BAD NEWS'! We need your support now more
than ever!

Thank you Keith and Ligeia for taking the time out to do this interview
with Worldwidetakeoverzine

I Wrestled A Bear Once interview with Steven Interview By Sean WWTO

First off i would like to thank Steven and IWABO for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine while on tour.

How did the band come to be named I wrestled a bear once and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

It's a quote from the psychotic actor Gary Busey when he had a TV show on comedy central! It doesn't mean anything and it just sounded like a completely ridiculous band name, so we went with it!

how long has the band been signed with Century Media Records and how have they treated you so far ?

We signed to Century Media in June and couldn't be happier. Soooo many labels out there want bands to change their sound, appearance, lyrics, etc etc etc and CM just want us to be us and do whatever the fuck we want. Everyone we have met at the label is amazing and we truly couldn't be happier!

for someone who has never seen IWABO and is planning on attending a show what can they expect to see ?

Lots of crazy shit... lots of movement... lots of fun. If people want to hear the album they can listen to it at home... people pay money to come to a show and have fun, and we try to remember that. Also we are complete spazzes and break shit and flip out pretty much constantly.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

Nothing really in particular... stuff ranging from Radiohead to Necrophagist and everything in between. We all have really eclectic taste and appreciate all types of music that are talented and interesting.

are any members in side projects other than IWABO?

Nope... just IWABO!

how long has the band been together?

A year and a half-ish... But this band was basically formed by the merging of two other bands that had been around for four years or more. We've only been IWABO for a short time, but we've been busting ass and touring and hating life in other bands to lead up to this one!

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

Currently just the one EP and then the new demo for "Tastes Like Kevin Bacon."

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

Krysta bases most of her lyrics on weird abstract stuff and lots of it seems to center around politics, beliefs, religion, blah blah... all sorts of stuff aside from the normal "OMG YOU BROKE MY HEART AND I WANNA CRY AND CUT MYSELF" bullshit.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

It is fucking STUPID. Music is supposed to be a way to have fun and release from the bullshit of life. People who come to shows just to show off how fucking tough they are need to get real. Just because you and 20 of your friends can kick the shit out of 2 people in the pit doesn't mean that you're cool. of course dancing/moshing/getting crazy is fun, but some people cross the line to just being idiots who come to shows for the sole purpose of starting fights... and that shit is what gets venues shut down and ruins 'the scene' or whatever you want to call it.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Shrevesport area as well as throughout Louisiana?

FUCK NO! There is virtually nothing going on here at all! We have some friends in bands that are doing cool stuff for sure, but as for a "scene" there isn't really much happening and VERRRRYYY few all ages venues in the state.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

Nope.. we have had a few changes, but I think we are good to go now... wooo! Some people just don't want to be on tour all the time ya knowwww? Also, we've lost a member or two due to johnny law putting them on probation and not letting them leave the state haha

in the song Ulrich Firelord who thought of all the samples to include in the song especially the Inspector Gadget theme?

I had been joking about making a heavy riff out of inspector gadget for a while, and then just recorded it and went with it. Honestly we never thought the band would get this big and it would just be a stupid project that we would have fun with for as long as possible. Buttt... shit happens I guess!

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

Mike Patton.... because he is God. or Bjork. or I'm sure Krysta would say Thom Yorke. Obviously all 3 of those vocalists would think we suck shit and laugh at us though I'm sure...

what are the reactions of the newer fans who have never seen IWABO and find out that Krysta is the vocalist?

They normally don't believe she can really pull off such a diverse range until they see us play live... and then they're normally pretty frightened or excited or confused!

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

electro-metal-jazz-grind-triphop-dance-rock.... shit?

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

80s pop, dance music, rap, indie rock... anything besides metal really! we get tired of heavy shit being on tour and hearing heavy bands every night. Of course we still love heavy music, we just definitely like a break from it when driving every day. I think every "metal" band on tour will agree.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

For me it was listening to Nirvana when I was really young that made me want to play music, and then when I saw the deftones live on their Adrenaline tour I remember saying to myself that that was what I wanted to do with my life... live in a van with my friends and jump off speakers n shittttt.

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

We saw a camel one time in Texas that still blows all of our fucking minds haha... and as for gruesome shit... we saw a motorcycle wreck where the guy was ripped in half and blood n shit was splattered everywhere.. umm... all sorts of random crazy and funny shit happens on the road! get a band, buy a van, and go see some shit!

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

hopefully just growing and evolving into something better and crazier.. and on tour still for sure.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Shrevesport area as well as throughout Louisiana that we should be on the lookout for?

We have so many friends bands that if I try to name drop everyone I know I'm going to fuck it up... so just check our top friends shit on myspace haha

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

A link is on our myspace... or you can just go to www. merchnow. com and click on our store! our stuff is also all over other online stores... shouldn't be tooo hard to find hopefully! and the CD is on all big online stores and iTunes n sshhiiaaattttt

What is your most memorable show and why?

Impossible to say really... we have met so many fucking amazing people and played so many insane shows... Can't really say just one!!

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet about going to a show and getting hit and then crying online for a week about it?

They need to realize that if you come to a show and hang out near the front, shit happens and it's all part of heavy music. crying is fucking stupid and has never helped anyone... and whining on the internet is the dumbest shit EVVVERRR! fuck the internet haha. Like I said earlier though, sometimes "hate mosh" douches do dumb shit though that I can understand why people get pissed off.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

Favorite is anywhere we've never played before! We want to keep seeing new places and meeting new people! Least favorite is hard to say... we really don't have a least favorite place yet I guess... but I can say we're DEFINITELY stoked on the prospect of heading to Europe in 2009!!

Who are some of the bands that you enjoy touring with?

So far every band we've gone out with has been awesome. We really just want to be around anyone with a sense of humor who doesn't take things too seriously... The only bands/people we can't stand are the people who think everything has to be serious constantly and they have to keep up some image or persona or whateverrrrr... fuck being cool.. we just want to be sincere and have fun. We take the music seriously, but we definitely go out of our way to let people know that we aren't assholes and we want to meet them and have a good time.

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

If you're thinking about giving up, then being in a band is definitely not for you! Even after you "get signed" and "make it" or whatever, there is still tons of hard work to do.. BUTTT i wouldn't trade it for the world and living in a van makes me happy. As for tips; just go on tour and try to meet as many people as possible! And the internet basically makes it a level playing field for everyone, so make sure you embrace technology and use it to your advantage. ALLTHOUGGHH... there is definitely something to be said for keeping your myspace legitimate. Everyone can tell if you're faking plays, using friend adding software, and anything like that... and it just makes you look stupid. So yeah! Write interesting music, be nice to people, live in a van for a while, and do the damn thing!

where else besides myspace can the readers go to to findout about upcoming shows and other band related information?

Myspace is really all you need anymore haha... we don't have another website! Our myspace has music videos, music, tour dates, merch, and tons of other stuff.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

Nooo clueee... probably playing in a jazz band and actually making some money maybe?? hahaha

what is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to the band when playing a set?

At our label showcase show in Los Angeles, Krysta fell off stage and ripped her pants... that was pretty awesome! We have no shame though, so nothing is really embarrassing.

what is the worst injury that any of the band has had happen when playing show?

Nothing too insane.. A few cuts that definitely could have used medical attention, but we don't have medical insurance.. wooo! Just people getting hit with other people's instruments, or hitting their head on stuff.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

We're on tour until Mid-October! And then we finish writing/recording the new full length... and then tour for all of 2009! Check our myspace for info, because we plan on playing everywhere in the fucking world with electricity before this is all said and done!

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

Nope! Just thanks for taking the time to interview us, and thanks to anyone who is reading this and supports us in any way! We love all of you and truly do appreciate the support!

On My Side Interview with Scott Interview By Sean WWTO

http://www.myspace.com/onmysidehc
http://www.wordsofwarrecords.com/

First off i would like to thank Scott and all of On My Side for taking the time out to do this interview with Worldwidetakeoverzine

How did the band come to be named On My Side and is there any special meaning behind the band being named this?

-Well, I've always said that I'm terrible at coming up with band names, so whenever we got together to try to think of a band name, we just went to one of our favorite bands for influence and that was the band In My Eyes and the song was on the record Nothing To Hide. Also, we thought it was really cool that IME got their name from Minor Threat and we got ours from IME. Kind of like a "grandfather straight edge" thing, I guess.

for someone who has never seen OMS live before and is planning on attending a show what can they expect to see?

-5 dudes. 3 that are of hispanic descent and 2 that are white. There will hopefully be lots of jumping, moshing, stomping, etc. and people will, hopefully, be having alot of fun. I feel like the style that OMS plays is a solid genre to just have to...whether that be standing and nodding or moshing it up. We're down for whatever just as long as everyone has fun.

what are your views on fighting at shows?

-Fighting at shows is downright STUPID and leads to ruining venues and even scenes. If you're going to fight someone, have some respect for the scene and others around you and go settle that elsewhere. I wouldn't say that as a band we're a bunch of pacifists, but if something has to be settled with fists, do it away from the venue. Ironically, we have a little bit of history of fighting happening during our sets (which is weird...) and we were playing with like Bitter End or something. Pretty ironic, but hey, whatever.

who are some of the bands main musical influences?

-Well, I'm proud to say that whenever it comes to influences in the grand scheme of things, all of us listen to alot of different stuff and are general fans of music as a whole. However, whenever it comes to direct musical influences for OMS, I'd have to say that bands like Mouthpiece, Underdog, Beyond, the Cro Mags, Supertouch, etc. Honestly, I could list out tons of bands but after a while it would just get redundant. Basically, we're influenced by hardcore ranging from 77-08.

are any members in side projects other than OMS?

-YES. Well, currently Eddie and I are in a band together called Year One (www.myspace.com/yearone08) that we do with 2 of our friends. Think Kid Dynamite, Lifetime, etc. Fun stuff. Year One will probably tour with OMS this winter time so keep your eyes open for that... Matt is in a band called No Return (www.myspace.com/noreturnhc) that is like a modern fast hardcore band. Steve and Eddie started a band with some friends that was called "Oppressed"...I don't know if they're doing anything anymore, but I know they were for a while. It was like a Vio-lence/Merauder hybrid. Let's see...Steve and I did something with a friend of ours called Muzzled which will probably never record anything or ever play a show. It sounded kind of like Unsane but alot grittier with songs that were like 15 minutes long. Lastly, I wrote some songs for a demo for a straight edge band that I was going to do all the vocals and play bass/guitar for with Eddie drumming. I think we had 6 songs and a Lifesblood cover. Think Straight Ahead and Youth of Today. Definitely a cool vibe. If we ever play a show, it'll be a special occasion. I think we just enjoy starting bands all the time, ha. Oh yea, and I tour with Bitter End occasionally.

how long has the band been together?

-We've been together now close to 3 years (3 years in December).

how many cds eps 7 inches split cds and demos has the band currently released?

-Well, we released the "Redefinition EP" that was originally going to just be a demo, but turned into a 7" EP whenever Words of War came around and wanted to release it. Our next release will be an LP entitled "Grow" that'll also be out on Words of War. Keep your eyes open for that. It's seriously going to be awesome.

what are your views on kids who talk shit on the internet ?

-I think too often kids write checks that they can't cash when it comes to message boards and the internet. It's like, don't say something that you know could get around to someone who you're talking about be it bands, labels, people, etc. I've seen some people say some dumb stuff and even their friends catch the backlash from it. However, I don't know what is worse, dudes who talk shit (which can sometimes be mistaken as speaking your mind, which I have no problem with) or dudes who put up fronts like "OH MAN THIS BAND RULES!" and then when it comes to talking in person, they just talk behind their backs. Whatever, the internet rules, but sucks at the same time alot of times.

what do you base your lyrics on when writing new material?

-Well, I don't write lyrics so I don't feel like I can necessarily answer this question super adequately, but I'd say that Carlos really writes his lyrics on life experiences be it the past, the present, or the future.

is there a large and thriving scene in the Louetta area as well as throughout Texas?

-Haha...the Louetta thing is a big joke because Louetta is the street that we all live off of...probably about a crew of 20 or so of us. It's cool because there are a bunch of musicians within our little "crew" which explains why we all have a ton of bands. We always like to talk about our little suburban heaven, Louetta. So yes, I'd say it's thriving whenever all home from college because on any day, you could have Louetta dudes practicing for one of our many bands. We're even talking about building a venue on Louetta and starting Louetta records. Gotta love the suburbs.

what was it like playing fallcore 2007 ?

Fallcore 07 was awesome. Easily one of our best shows. We always look forward to Fallcore because it's always a great time with all of our friends and we usually have a pretty solid reaction. TXHC.

how did the band come to signing with Words of War Records and how have they treated you so far?

-Zak kind of found us randomly and dug our stuff and wanted to revive his label with us being his first release in 10 years. We said yes and it's honestly been one of the best decisions we've made. Zak is an excellent guy, has treated us really fairly, and is doing an awesome job with his label. Please support him and Words of War...definitely the best up and coming label right now.

is this the original lineup and if not what is the current lineup?

-The original line up was just myself, Eddie, Steve and Carlos, but in the past year we've added a second guitarist, Matt.

do you find hit hard to tour and share shows with bands who are not straight edge ?

-Not at all. I'd say that we are a straight edge band, but that doesn't define who are friends and bands we play music with at all. Actually, the majority of my friends are not straight edge and the bands I love playing shows with usually aren't either. So yea, we're a straight edge band, but more importantly, I'd say, we are a unity band.

if you could have anyone do guest vocals on your next recording who would it be and why?

-I dunno...maybe like Tim McMahon or something. That'd be tight. However, we just settled with Daniel from Bitter End, ha.

does the band have any plans to tour the east coast this year or possibly sometime during 2009?

-This winter time, we should be touring to the west coast, but this summer you should see us venturing to the east.

in only one sentence describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before ?

In your face straight edge hardcore that takes influences from all generations of HARDCORE.

when the band is on tour in the van what is usually playing in the cd player?

-Probably something not hardcore like Minus The Bear or something. I know Eddie likes them. I'd probably want to listen to like The Melvins or something.

how were you first exposed to the scene and what made you say i want to be in an band?

-I was first exposed to the scene by a friend of mine in high school. He showed me Youth Of Today, GB, etc. It was true love and I knew I wanted to be around for a while. When it comes to bands, I always thought about starting a band but never thought I could do it...I eventually wrote some songs and the rest is history!

when on tour and driving from city to city what is some of the weirdest shit you have seen happen or pass by?

-Well, we actually haven't been on tour yet so I can't say anything. Sorry.

where do you see the band in 3 years from now?

-I'll be honest and say probably broken up. Not because I feel myself "moving on" or anything, but we're all getting older and a few of the dudes would like to get more education after college which means probably no time to focus on OMS. If we're not broken up, then we'll probably be touring and releasing records. But yea, we're not really the "sell myself to hardcore" types and will probably working real jobs or going to school. Bummer.

who are some of the up and coming bands from the Louetta area as well as throughout Texas that we should be on the lookout for?

As far as Louetta, just keep an eye open because our suburb is going to blow up. As for the rest of TX, FEED. They are the BEST band in TX right now and will hopefully be touring arenas one day...with me roadie-ing and living the good life.

the term hardcore has become so overused that any band putting a breakdown into a song is considered hardcore but explain to the readers what hardcore means to you?

-Hardcore to me is real music. Fast, hard, and in your face. To me, hardcore is only hardcore as long as your playing from your heart while still looking to the roots of the scene for guidance.

How can the readers from around the world contact you about ordering merchandise?

-Go to our MySpace...we should have some merch up eventually. It's www.myspace.com/onmysidehc

What is your most memorable show and why?

-In recent memory, probably Have Heart/Verse in Houston. The set was just perfect. However, a close second would be both Fallcore 06 and Fallcore 07.

what is your favorite city and country to play shows in and also your least favorite and why?

-Well, we've only played in TX and Mexico, so I can't really say a least favorite, and I know that the guys enjoyed playing in MEX. Shout out to the Monterrey Crew...ora le guey!

What advice can you give to some of the newer bands starting out that maybe having a tough time and thinking about giving up?

-Well, I'd just say, don't be afraid to grow. In the words of Breakdown "DON'T GIVE UP!", but at the same time if you're doing something that was fun but turns into monotony, don't be afraid to grow from it and move on to something else. I feel like growing and having a change of heart in hardcore is looked down upon often times, but I feel like that is the essence of being; growing and changing constantly to better yourself and others around you.

where do you think you would be right now had you not been exposed to the hxc metal scene?

-Probably a really boring guy who likes playing beer pong alot and doesn't have many hobbies, haha! Actually, a friend of mine and I discussed this, kind of like the whole idea of never finding hardcore and how life would be so much different. I think the only thing that I can really say is this: life would be so BORING! Hardcore is great.

why do you think that people always associate violence with hardcore shows and it always gives hxc scenes and shows a bad reputation?

-I think this stems from the aggression that hardcore exudes. It seems like people equate aggression with violence, however hardcore is just an aggressive form of music and even violent, aesthetically. However, ignorance and unnecessary violence has nothing to do at hardcore shows. Having an outlet to channel frustration and anger is fantastic, but channeling that into ignorance that in turn leads to violence can get the fuck OUT.

Do you have any upcoming shows that you would like to tell the readers about?

-Fallcore in September, should be good. I know we're playing Sudden Death's last show this Friday which should be fun. Eventually we'll be playing a record release show for our LP, Grow sometime in the fall. Should be excellent...if you live in TX or surrounding areas, GO!

Is there anything else that you would like to add that i may have forgotten to ask that the readers should know about?

Man, nothing at all. Thanks for the interview! It was comprehensive but alot of fun. Looks like you have a great zine going for you guys. Keep it up.